Ina Garten Honey White Bread Recipe
There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in your oven at home. This Ina Garten Honey White Bread Recipe is the perfect way to bring that bakery feel to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water 105 to 115 degrees F
- 2 packages dry yeast 0.25 oz each
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
Proof the Yeast
- Mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for five minutes until it gets bubbly and foamy.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and honey. Add the yeast mixture and the eggs.
Add Flour and Salt
- Add three cups of flour and the salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed using the dough hook until the batter is smooth.
Knead the Dough
- Slowly add the remaining flour while the mixer is running. Knead the dough for five minutes until it is smooth and slightly sticky.
First Rise
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about one hour.
Shape the Loaves
- Punch the dough down and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf and place them into greased pans.
Second Rise
- Cover the loaf pans and let the dough rise again for 45 minutes. It should double in size and look very puffy.
Brush with Egg Wash
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Gently brush the top of each loaf with the egg and water mixture for a shiny crust.
Bake the Bread
- Bake the loaves for 40 to 45 minutes. The bread should sound hollow when you tap it and look deep golden brown.
Cool the Bread
- Remove the loaves from the pans immediately. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely before you start slicing them.
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Notes
- Check your water temperature with a thermometer so you do not kill the yeast.
- If you do not have honey, you can use maple syrup for a different flavor.
- You can sprinkle oats or sesame seeds on top after the egg wash.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature so the dough rises evenly.
- Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour if you want a chewier texture.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough for a breakfast-style bread.